Endogenous high affinity agonist for human NPY Y4 receptor (Ki = 0.056 nM). Believed to play an important role in the function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Pasakbumin D is a quassinoid and can be used for the research of cancer.

Nitarsone is an organoarsenic compound that is used in poultry production as a feed additive to increase weight gain improve feed efficiency and prevent blackhead disease.